The Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture was established in 2001 to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in poorer regions of the world. Since its beginnings, the Foundation has been instrumental in delivering sustainable agriculture initiatives for pre-commercial smallholders.

In recent years Syngenta Group has been strengthening its own strategic efforts to support commercial smallholders with innovative and transformative solutions. This includes improved access to products, agronomic training, and markets, and a large network of agricultural centers across China, Africa, Asia, and Central America.